KMU
Kisimayu Airport
Somalia
624 km
388 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
624 km
388 mi / 337 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

KMU NBO
Airport Name Kisimayu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KMU NBO
ICAO Code HCMK HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Somalia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 49 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -0.380000, 42.460000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 624 kilometers (388 miles / 337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Somalia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Kisimayu Airport, it's 20:51 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,281 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kisimayu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kisimayu Airport (KMU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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